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10/11/2025

Seacare Authority

Regulator function
  • Advising the Minister and acting as the regulator for work health and safety, claims management and rehabilitation under the Seacare scheme
  • Levy setting and collection for, and administration of, the Seafarers Safety Net Fund
  • Accreditation of HSR training courses
Legislation
  • Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1992 (Seafarers Act)
  • Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Act 1992 (Levy Act)
  • Seafarers Rehabilitation and Compensation Levy Collection Act 1992 (Levy Collection Act)
  • Occupational Health and Safety (Maritime Industry) Act 1992 (OHS(MI) Act)
Regulated community
  • Defined seafarers and third parties under the Seacare scheme.
  • Operators and employers operating under the Seacare scheme.
  • HSR training providers.
Portfolio
Employment and Workplace Relations
Internal to department / external
Internal
Ministerial Statement of Expectations
Statement of Expectations
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